NME is reporting on how rock 'n roll The Libertines continue to be:

While relaxing after a day working on the new songs, Carl (Barat) took a bottle of whiskey and retired for a long hot bath. He got out, slipped and cracked his head on the sink, seriously damaging his left cheek. Concussed and not fully realising what had happened, Carl staggered to bed. The following morning, after waking amongst heavily bloodstained sheets the extent of his injuries became clear. He was rushed to hospital then later to a specialised Eye Hospital in nearby Hereford where he was diagnosed with a fractured cheekbone and a damaged tearduct. An emergency operation was undertaken in attempt to fix the problem.

Co-frontman Pete Doherty commented "Sex symbol in an eye patch? Buccaneers indeed" on Libertines site Baby Shambles, which also has scans of his "prison diary" online. The band is working on songs for their follow up to their Mick Jones produced debut Up The Bracket, due sometime next year.